Dear Cr-Abby from Not That Kind of Girl

CHILDHOOD FRIEND HAS GROWN TOO ADULT FOR HER ROOMMATE

DEAR CR-ABBY:

I moved to a small town a few years ago to take a job in a very public position. This is a place where everyone knows everyone else's business, so I try hard to maintain a good reputation.
About a year ago, a childhood friend, "Lindsay," came to visit. She loved the town so much she decided to move here and be my roommate.
At first I was excited at the prospect, but my enthusiasm has waned since finding out that Lindsay is very promiscuous. Since January she has had sex with seven men, sometimes dating more than one at a time.
I worry about her because this behavior is unhealthy. I also worry that associating with her could damage my reputation, not to mention my uneasiness about waking up and finding strange men in my apartment -- some of whom she met only the night before. I think she is compromising both of our safety.
How can I handle this tactfully? Lindsay is an adult; I don't feel I can tell her how to live her personal life. Should I ask her to move out? Aside from this problem, she is an excellent roommate.
-- NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL

Dear Ain't Getting None,

Envy is one of the seven deadly sins which is seen as equal to fornication. Hence you and your roommate are even. She gets around and you get a frown.
See if her friend(s) have any friend(s) and you'll be able to work this out.

Cr-Abby

Dear Crabby from Short and Trendy in West Texas

COUPLE ARGUES THE LONG AND SHORT OF WIFE'S HAIR
DEAR CR-ABBY: How do I make my husband understand that how I cut my hair has nothing to do with him? I am 30 years old, and I have a full-time job and three kids who are involved in everything. Because I am always on the go, I need a hairdo that is easy to manage and cute, so I ended up getting my hair cut short. I love it. It makes me feel younger, cuter and trendy.
When my husband and I started dating, I used to have long, thick hair -- but I was not aware that keeping my hair long was "part of the deal." He feels I cut my hair purposely to go against what he wants. That sounds selfish to me. Isn't it MY hair?
-- SHORT AND TRENDY IN WEST TEXAS

Dear Tangle-Free and Tart in Texas,

If you courted your hubby as a long-haired siren and then morphed in to a crop cut shrew and he was paying the bills he holds sway over your cranium but, not if you are paying your way (job and kids).
Frankly, a little less hair can be helpful as I on occasion get lost in those brier patches when search for Miss Happy...but I digress.

Tell hubby that the world is filled with short haired hotties...Halle Berry for example. If he gets too uppity, go for th cue ball look. IN a younger day I remember that working pretty well for me as "fantasy fodder" (see below).

Cr-Abby

Dear Cr-Abby from Caught Lying in Colorado

TEEN CAUGHT IN A LIE

FEELS TRAPPED BY PARENTS' DISTRUST
DEAR CR-ABBY: I have a huge problem. I am a 16-year-old girl, and last week I lied to my best friend's parents so we could go to a movie. Her parents found out and told my parents, who got very angry and have me grounded for a minimum of a month -- depending on my "attitude."
I never used to lie as often as I do now. In the first week of being grounded, I lied again and got caught. Now they don't trust me at all, and I can't even leave my school campus to go to lunch or answer phone calls or anything!
How do I get my mom and dad to trust me again when I'm grounded? If I'm not given any freedom, then how can I prove I'm responsible? I am at the end of my rope here. Please help.
-- CAUGHT LYING IN COLORADO

Dear Prone near Pueblo,

Cr-Abby is feeling under the weather today (code for too much scotch) and asked me to handle today's column. He is helping me transition from my old job to a new one and I appreciate this opportunity to advise you.

You are crossing over into an important part of life from adolescent to young adult. Getting people to trust you is an important life changing skill. How well you accomplish this "trust perception acumen" determines how much money you'll make.

My advice, listen to your parents and see how they lie to each other. Notice the techniques and the skill. The only difference between you and them is; they are better at it than you.

Improve you skills young padawon learner, you'll do fine.

Good Luck,

George W.

Dear Cr-Abby from Loved in Pennsylvania

BRIDE-TO-BE SECOND-GUESSES COUPLE'S 30-YEAR AGE GAP
DEAR CR-ABBY: I am 24 years old and engaged to a man who is 54. I love him with all my heart, but I haven't told my father yet.
My fiance takes very good care of me, and we have a lot in common. We get along great. We have been together for three years and have had only one big fight. We can talk about everything. Do you think dating someone twice your age is OK?

-- LOVED IN PENNSYLVANIA

Dear Adored in Allentown,

Cr-Abby being a horny ole toad has nothing but envy for your 2 score and XIV year old boyfriend. I think I'm going to have to find me one of those May/November gigs myself. That said, Crabby has just two quick questions...

What sort of mature man allows 3 years to pass before "meeting the parents"?

How's does this sound for your 15th wedding anniversay with you 40 him 70...I think there's a pool boy in your future?

Cr-Abby

Dear Cr-Abby from On the Spot in Seattle

SHAMELESS 'FRIEND' LOBBIES FOR LOAN THAT WASN'T OFFERED
DEAR CR-ABBY: My friend "Tracy" has been hinting that she needs to borrow money. I don't loan money to people unless it's an emergency, and frankly, I know if I lend her any, she won't pay me back.
Last week she took her family on vacation and to her uncle's funeral. When they got back, she went on and on about all the fun they had and mentioned that she had spent almost $1,000. She then followed it up with, "So, next month I may need to borrow money from you. Does your offer still stand?"
Cr-Abby, I never offered to loan her money! I quickly changed the subject because I didn't want to say anything I might regret later. How do I tell her I don't want to loan her money without losing a friendship or hurting her feelings? -- ON THE SPOT IN SEATTLE

Dear Rainy Days and Mondays,

Refer her to GWB who seems to be in a very generous mode in these last days of his Presidency...

Bail Outs for Everyone!!!

Cr-Abby